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“We Got This: Solo Mom Stories of Grit, Heart, and Humor”

Frank, funny, and unflinchingly real stories by Solo Moms, for Solo Moms

Education

College Bound: ESME’s 2019 Scholarship Winners Showcase the Pride and Determination of Solo Mom Families

Our two scholarship winners are a Solo Mom who is enrolled at George Mason University, and the daughter of a Solo Mom entering her sophomore year a...

Writing

When Poetry Says It Best

Two poems dedicated to a daughter with unique challenges and gifts.

Perspectives

The Pain of Parental Alienation

When one parent convinces the children that their other parent is unworthy

Perspectives

The Dangers of Baking

The Dangers of Baking

In the spotlight

Cathy Hughes: Promise Kept

Pregnancy “was the beginning” for entrepreneur and radio/television personality Cathy Hughes. She was 16, and her mom kicked her out of the house, ...

Featured Resource Articles

Wellness - Mental Health

Navigating the Empty Nest as a Solo Mom

A lonely or lovely empty nest is up to you

Wellness - Mental Health

Are You Solo Parenting a Chronically Ill Child?

Advice for moms who share the challenge and joy of parenting a chronically ill child

Caregiving

Making the Best of Family Events That Include Your Ex

Are you celebrating or stressed out?

Wellness - Mental Health

Could You Be Suffering from Love Addiction?

Love addicts believe that someone else can solve all their problems and ...

Special Needs

The Link Between ADHD and Substance Abuse

Suggestions for helping children with ADHD stay on a healthy path

Domestic Violence

From Twenty-Two Years of Spousal Abuse to Author and Activist

In learning to help herself, Fatima Omar Khamissa realized she had a gif...

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